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AN ACT PROVIDING FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT AND MAINTENANCE OF AN INTEGRATED SYSTEM OF EDUCATION

This Act shall apply to and govern both formal and non-formal systems in public and private schools in all levels of the entire educational system

Declaration of Basic Policy

I. CHAPTER 2, Sec 3

Establish and maintain a complete, adequate and integrated system of education relevant to the goals of national development

Promote the right of every individual to relevant quality education

Promote the right of the nation's cultural communities in the exercise of their right to develop themselves within the context of their cultures, customs, traditions, interest and belief..

Declaration of Objectives
I. CHAPTER 2, Sec 4

Provide for a broad general education that will assist each individual to
(a) attain his potentials as a human being; (b) enhance [his] range and quality of individual and group participation in the basic functions of society; and (c) acquire the essential educational foundation of his development into a productive and versatile citizen

Train the nation's manpower in the middle-level skills for national development

Develop the profession that will provide leadership for the nation in the advancement of knowledge for improving the quality of human life

Respond effectively to changing needs and conditions of the nation through a system of educational planning and evaluation.

THE EDUCATIONAL COMMUNITY

II. CHAPTER 1, Sec 1

Declaration of Policy & Ojectives

Foster, at all times, a spirit of shared purposes and cooperation among the members and elements of the educational community, and between the community and other sectors of society,

RIGHTS
II. CHAPTER 2

Rights of Parents
Organize by themselves and/or with teachers for the purpose of providing a forum for the discussion of matters relating to the total school program

Rights of Parents Access any official record directly relating to the children who are under their parental responsibility

Rights of Students in School

Receive, primarily through competent instruction, relevant quality education

Rights of Students in School

Right to school guidance and counseling services for decisions

Rights of Students in School

Access to his school records own

Rights of Students in School

Issuance of official certificates, diplomas, transcript of records, grades, transfer credentials and other similar documents within thirty days from request

Rights of Students in School Publish a student newspaper and similar publications

Rights of Students in School

Free expression of opinions and suggestions

Rights of Students in School

Form, establish, join and participate in organizations and societies recognized by the school

Rights of Students in School

Be free from involuntary contributions

Rights of all School Personnel

Free expression of opinion and suggestions

Rights of all School Personnel

Be provided with free legal service by the appropriate government office in the case of public school personnel, and through the school authorities concerned in the case of private school personnel

Rights of all School Personnel

Establish, join and maintain labor organizations and/or professional and self-regulating organizations of their choice

Rights of all School Personnel

Be free from involuntary contributions except those imposed by their own organizations

Special Rights and/or Privileges of Teaching or Academic Staff

Be free from compulsory assignments not related to their duties as defined in their appointments or employment contracts, unless compensated therefor, conformably to existing law

Special Rights and/or Privileges of Teaching or Academic Staff Right to intellectual property consistent with applicable laws

Special Rights and/or Privileges of Teaching or Academic Staff

Teachers shall be deemed persons in authority when in the discharge of lawful duties and responsibilities, and shall, therefore, be accorded due respect and protection

Special Rights and/or Privileges of Teaching or Academic Staff

Teachers shall be accorded the opportunity to choose alternative career lines either in school administration, in classroom teaching, or others, for purposes of career advancement

Special Rights of School Administration

School administrators shall, be accorded sufficient administrative discretion necessary for the efficient and effective performance of their functions.

Special Rights of School Administration

School administrators shall be deemed persons in authority while in the discharge of lawful duties and responsibilities, and shall therefore be accorded due respect and protection

Rights of Schools
The right of their governing boards or lawful authorities to provide for the proper governance of the school and to adopt and enforce administrative or management systems

Rights of Schools
The right for institutions of higher learning to determine on academic grounds who shall be admitted to study, who may teach, and what shall be subjects of the study and research.

DUTIES & OBLIGATIONS

II. CHAPTER 3

Duties of Parents
Parents, shall help carry out the educational objectives in accordance with national goals

Duties of Parents
Parents shall be obliged to enable their children to obtain elementary education and shall strive to enable them to obtain secondary and higher education

Duties of Parents
Parents shall cooperate with the school in the implementation of the school program curricular and cocurricular

Duties and Responsibilities of Students

Develop his potentialities for service, particularly by undergoing an education suited to his abilities, in order that he may become an asset to his family and to society

Duties and Responsibilities of Students

Uphold the academic integrity of the school, endeavor to achieve academic excellence and abide by the rules and regulations governing his academic responsibilities

Duties and Responsibilities of Students

Promote and maintain the peace and tranquility of the school by observing the rules and discipline

Duties and Responsibilities of Students Participate actively in civic affairs and in the promotion of the general welfare

Duties and Responsibilities of Students

Exercise his rights responsibly in the knowledge that he is answerable for any infringement or violation of the public welfare and of the rights of others

Teacher's Obligations
Perform his duties to the school by discharging his responsibilities in accordance with the philosophy, goals, and objectives of the school

Teacher's Obligations
Be accountable for the efficient and effective attainment of specified learning objectives

Teacher's Obligations
Render regular reports on performance of each student and to the latter and the latter's parents

Teacher's Obligations
Assume the responsibility to maintain and sustain his professional growth and advancement and maintain professionalism in his behavior at all times

Teacher's Obligations
Refrain from making deductions in students' scholastic rating for acts that are clearly not manifestations of poor scholarship

Teacher's Obligations
Participate as an agent of constructive social, economic, moral, intellectual, cultural and political change in his school and the community

School Administrators' Obligations Perform his duties to the school by discharging his responsibilities in accordance with the philosophy, goals and objectives of the school

School Administrators' Obligations

Be accountable for the efficient and effective administration and management of the school

School Administrators' Obligations Develop and maintain a healthy school atmosphere conducive to the promotion and preservation of academic freedom

School Administrators' Obligations

Assume and maintain professional behavior in his work

School Administrators' Obligations

Render adequate reports to teachers, academic non-teaching personnel and nonacademic staff on their actual performance

School Administrators' Obligations Observe due process, fairness, promptness, privacy, constructiveness and consistency in disciplining his teachers and other personnel

School Administrators' Obligations Maintain adequate records and submit required reports to the Ministry of Education, Culture and Sports (Now, CHED & DepEd)

THE EDUCATIONAL SYSTEMS

III. CHAPTER 1

Formal Education
Formal education shall correspond to the following levels: Elementary Education Secondary Education Tertiary Education

THE EDUCATIONAL SYSTEMS

III. CHAPTER 2

Specialized Educational Service

Specialized Educational Service

Specialized Educational Service

ESTABLISHMENT OF SCHOOLS
III. CHAPTER 3

Recognition of Schools
Operations of schools shall be subject to their prior authorization of the government, and shall be affected by recognition

Voluntary Accreditation
Encourage[ment] of programs of voluntary accreditation for institution which desire to meet standards of quality over and above minimum required for State recognition.

INTERNAL ORGANIZATION OF SCHOOLS

III. CHAPTER 4

Organization of Schools
Each school shall establish such internal organization as will best enable it to carry out its academic and administrative functions

Governing Board
Every government college or university as a tertiary institution and every private school shall have a governing board pursuant to its charter

Personnel Transactions
The terms and conditions of employment of personnel in government schools shall be governed by the Civil Service, budgetary and compensation laws and rules.
In private schools, dispute arising from employer-employee relations shall fall under the jurisdiction of the Ministry of Labor (now DOLE) and Employment as provided for by law regulations

SCHOOL FINANCE & ASSISTANCE

III. CHAPTER 5

A. FUNDING OF REPUBLIC SCHOOLS

Public school shall continue to be funded from national funds
The national government shall extend financial aid and assistance to public secondary schools established and maintained by local governments

Secondary and post-secondary schools may charge tuition and other school fees, in order to improve facilities or to accommodate more students

B. FUNDING OF PRIVATE SCHOOLS

Each private school shall determine its rate of tuition and other school fees or charges.

Private schools are authorized to engage in any auxiliary enterprise to generate income primarily to finance their educational operations and/or to reduce the need to increase students' fees

C. C.INCENTIVES INCENTIVES TO TO EDUCATION EDUCATION

All gifts or donation in favor of any school, college or university recognized by the Government shall not be subject to tax

D. ASSISTANCE TO STUDENTS
The government shall provide financial assistance to financially disadvantaged and deserving students. Such assistance may be in the form of State scholarships, grants-in-aid, assistance from the Educational Loan Fund, or subsidized tuition rates in State colleges and universities. All the above and similar assistance programs shall provide for reserve quotas for financially needed but academically qualified students from the national cultural communities.

D. ASSISTANCE TO STUDENTS
The private sector, especially educational institutions, business and industry, shall be encouraged to grant financial assistance to students, especially those undertaking research in the fields of science and technology or in such projects as may be necessary within the context of national development.